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Samsung drives pronounced equity dispersion in Korean market: S&P exec
The South Korean stock market’s diverged performance, also known as equity dispersion, stands out among global peers, driven by its heavy reliance on tech giant Samsung Electronics and the impact of US tariffs, according to an executive at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Equity dispersion refers to the degree of divergence in returns among individual stocks within the same market. While the overall market may move up or down in response to macroeconomic data releases and events, individual stocks move in
Oct. 3, 2025 - 16:14:00
Why Korea keeps getting hacked — from old servers to poor oversight
South Korea is battling a wave of cyberattacks that have exposed millions of people’s personal data and shaken confidence in the country’s digital defenses. Breaches at top mobile carriers SK Telecom and KT, along with cases at Lotte Card and ecommerce platform Yes24, have underscored persistent vulnerabilities in a country once hailed as a global IT leader. The incidents have fueled calls for stronger regulations, tougher corporate accountability and a fundamental rethink of how critical infras
Oct. 2, 2025 - 11:36:28
Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun unpack emotional layers of 'You and Everything Else'
Autumn has arrived -- and few series mirror its bittersweet, reflective mood as vividly as "You and Everything Else." Eschewing adrenaline-fueled hooks, the series is less about plot twists than it is about the subtle accumulation of memory, regret and longing. Accordingly, "You and Everything Else" is not casual binge material; rather, it offers a viewing experience that lingers long after the credits roll, inviting repeated revisits as foreshadowing gradually comes into focus. At the heart of
Sept. 30, 2025 - 13:52:53
Jung Kyung-ho's gangster tango
"If people walk out saying 'that guy can really dance,' I'll be thrilled," Jung Kyung-ho announces deadpan at a Samcheong-dong cafe on Monday afternoon. "Please, write that down. I did nothing but tango for months." It may seem like an odd wish for someone with over two decades in the business who, in recent years, has played Korea's most upstanding professionals — cops, doctors, lawyers — but then, "Boss" is an odd film. Opening Friday for Chuseok, Korea's harvest holiday that stretches nearly
Sept. 29, 2025 - 17:57:22
'Theater can be solution to all our problems'
"Her name is Rosetta Sherwood Hall. My name is Emma Sue Harris. I'll be playing Rosetta." “Her name is Rosetta Sherwood Hall. My name is Brad Burgess, and today I’ll be playing Rosetta!” So begins “Rosetta,” the first production in Asia by The Living Theatre. Onstage, all eight cast members — diverse in race, gender and age — take turns embodying the same woman: Rosetta Sherwood Hall, an American doctor and missionary who devoted her life to advancing medicine and education for women in Korea in
Sept. 25, 2025 - 14:53:20
Customs diplomacy puts Global South at center of Korea’s trade push
South Korea is placing the Global South at the center of its trade strategy, turning to customs diplomacy and digital transformation to build what officials term as “practical and future-oriented partnerships.” At the forefront of this initiative is Lee Myeong-ku, commissioner of the Korea Customs Service, who says Korea’s role as a digitally advanced trading nation is now being matched by a stronger sense of global responsibility. “This is a pivotal moment,” Lee told The Korea Herald in an inte
Sept. 24, 2025 - 10:58:22
Koryo Saram councilor aims to build bridge for future generations
Igor Lee has built a reputation as a successful telecoms entrepreneur, but these days he spends most of his time as a mediator, neighbor and mobilizer. As a member of the Tashkent City Council of People’s Deputies, he holds weekly in-person office hours and manages an open Telegram group where residents can post questions, photos and complaints. “Our main role is to be the bridge between citizens and the government,” Lee said in an interview with The Korea Herald during the 11th Global Korean Po
Sept. 19, 2025 - 14:57:19
Jesse Lee: Catering to 'cool' Millennial, Gen Z tastes
Rooting for the underdogs is a mission that courses through Jesse Lee, founder of Basic.Space, a curated online site for design, art and fashion, who on Sept. 5, announced the acquisition of Platform, an e-commerce site for art and artist collaborations. On top of the latest acquisition, Lee owns Aquatic Leisure Center, an e-commerce site for unique baseball caps, Period Correct, an online shop for unique fashion and vintage cars, as well as Basic.Space and his 2023 acquisition, Design Miami, wh
Sept. 17, 2025 - 15:55:57
Lithuania courts Korean fintech as entry point to Europe
Lithuania, a nation of fewer than 3 million people, is striving to sharpen its competitiveness by welcoming leading offshore players into its market. The Baltic state is setting its sights on South Korea’s financial technology sector, positioning itself as a strategic gateway to the European Union’s 450 million consumers. As part of the move to appeal, a business delegation, including Elijus Civilis, general manager at Invest Lithuania, and Lukas Jakubonis, chief business development officer at
Sept. 17, 2025 - 15:42:45
Yulianna Avdeeva’s full-circle return to Chopin
When Yulianna Avdeeva won the Chopin Piano Competition in 2010, she became only the fourth woman ever to do so -- and the first in 45 years, since Martha Argerich’s legendary victory in 1965. In 2025, she returns to the competition in a new role, serving as one of 17 jury members for the 19th edition, scheduled Oct. 2 to 23. At her Seoul Arts Center recital on Sunday, the pianist will again highlight Chopin, performing the composer’s complete 24 Preludes, Op. 28, alongside selections from Shosta
Sept. 17, 2025 - 12:50:21
'It's OK to be a freak on stage and let it all go': Young-bin
Rocking long black boots, a sleek skirt and a silver cropped top, Young-bin radiates confidence and energy far beyond her rookie status. She has more to offer than just her bold attitude: There's also the good music. And with her music ready to shine, the 24-year-old was counting down the days to her debut. "I am overwhelmed that my dream has come true. It still doesn't quite feel real yet, and I am trying my best to enjoy these moments as much as possible," Young-bin told The Korea Herald on Se
Sept. 17, 2025 - 06:00:00
After 14 years, Lee Hyun returns with third album 'A(E)nd,' reflecting on changing nature of love
Although love takes many forms and is understood differently by each person, Lee Hyun believes it is an emotion that evolves with time. "I have come to realize at one point that the love I imagined when I was younger is not the same as love this generation lives and defines," the balladeer said during an interview Friday at a cafe in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul, as he walked reporters through his new album that will be released Tuesday evening. The singer-songwriter's third mini album, "A(E)nd," i
Sept. 16, 2025 - 07:01:00
New global story emerges at Toledo Museum of Art — and Korea is part of it
The Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio recently acquired “Ecriture No.16-76” by Korean dansaekhwa master Park Seo-bo. It now hangs next to a painting by American minimalist Agnes Martin. Park’s 1976 work, acquired in June, features repeated pencil lines drawn across a canvas covered with creamy beige oil paint. It is one of the earlier pieces in the late dansaekhwa artist's Ecriture series. Park was a leading figure in the Korean art movement known as dansaekhwa, or Korean monochrome painting with an
Sept. 14, 2025 - 14:37:28
From Frieze Seoul to Taipei Art Week: Claudia Chen builds bridges across Asia
For Claudia Chen, co-founder of Liang Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan, Frieze Seoul 2025 was a chance to showcase Lee Chung-chung’s works, the Taiwanese artist exclusively represented by the gallery for over 10 years. “I realized there is a lack of platforms showing women artists, so I really wanted to make use of this international platform (Frieze Seoul) to showcase the woman artist, and as a stage for her to connect with Korean and international collectors,” Chen told The Korea Herald on Sept. 4 at
Sept. 11, 2025 - 15:23:42
Philippines hails Korean fighter jets, eyes joint defense production
South Korea has become an indispensable partner in the Philippines’ military modernization, providing core assets such as FA-50 fighter jets. Now Manila is exploring ways to deepen that relationship through joint production, the Southeast Asian country's top defense official said Tuesday. On the sidelines of the 2025 Seoul Defense Dialogue, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told The Korea Herald that Korean-built systems form the backbone of his country’s current capabilities. “Korea, as our tr
Sept. 10, 2025 - 15:35:33
